as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
But this episode puts that discrepancy into sharper focus.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Kamiokande and Koshiba confirmed Davis’ shortfall, and a second, even larger detector, Super-Kamiokande, as well as Canada’s Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, explained the discrepancy.
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Simon Frantz,
Quanta Magazine,
24 June 2026
That sort of attention to detail is what separates a Universal or Disney coaster from so much of the industry — even if riders will be clutching their restraints too hard to notice the discrepancies in each car’s engine roar.
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
This commonly results from inaccurate color representation, poor fit or discrepancies between the physical item and its depiction on the website.
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Tal Lev-Ami,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discrepancy
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Kamiokande and Koshiba confirmed Davis’ shortfall, and a second, even larger detector, Super-Kamiokande, as well as Canada’s Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, explained the discrepancy.
—
Simon Frantz,
Quanta Magazine,
24 June 2026
That sort of attention to detail is what separates a Universal or Disney coaster from so much of the industry — even if riders will be clutching their restraints too hard to notice the discrepancies in each car’s engine roar.
—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
This commonly results from inaccurate color representation, poor fit or discrepancies between the physical item and its depiction on the website.
—
Tal Lev-Ami,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discrepancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
Noun
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
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The creative duo came into the podcast studio to discuss their stunning collaboration in the Summer 2026 issue—a sprawling portrait both of modern Texan life and, more broadly, of American diversity, 250 years into the nation’s history.
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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